If approved, Thrasher’s proposal would move fiscal court meetings from their usual 9 a.m,. time to 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Additionally, one meeting per quarter would be held on a Saturday.

Thrasher said the goal is to allow greater public attendance and participation at fiscal court meetings by making them more accessible.

Judge Executive Dean Watts told Thrasher that fiscal court tried night meetings several years ago and the public participation was less in the evenings than at the current 9 a.m. meeting time.

“I gave it a shot, but I’m not going back there as long as I’m judge,” he said.

Tuesday’s fiscal court meeting was crowded, but that was due to the Woodlawn Springs zoning matter, Watts explained. Because the court meeting was not a public hearing, the audience was not allowed to ask questions or make statements, he explained.

Speaking at the meetings was not the point he was trying to make, Thrasher explained. It was simply to give the public a more convenient opportunity to see county government in action.

The proposal went on to suggest what Thrasher said was an “enhancement” to the state’s Open Meetings Act. The measure would prohibit the magistrates from discussing county business any time outside the fiscal court meeting room.

Thrasher said if Watts talks by phone to two or three magistrates in a row, that creates a “quorum in series,” which could violate the Open Meetings Act by allowing county business to take place outside the public’s view.

Watts disagreed and defended his right to talk to the magistrates individually.

“I have the right as judge to educate [the magistrates] on a particular issue,” he said.

Thrasher pointed to the court’s decision earlier in the meeting to approve the Woodlawn Springs zoning change as possible proof of discussions taking place outside the public’s view — a statement that drew disagreement from several court members.

When the matter came up on the zoning change, there was no discussion among the magistrates, Thrasher said. Magistrate Sam Hutchins made a motion to approve the change; Magistrate Jeff Lear seconded the motion; and the court approved.

Hutchins told Thrasher the magistrates had the opportunity to thoroughly review the evidence and testimony that was part of the planning commission’s public hearing. The court’s only three choices were to approve, deny, or vote to hold a public hearing, Hutchins explained.

“If there’s no discussion, how can they sit here and all agree on something?” Thrasher asked. Without the magistrate’s discussion, how does the public know the magistrates’ reasoning for their conclusions?

“Why are you agreeing to this?” he asked the magistrates about their “yes” votes. “We have no idea why you came to these conclusions you just came to.”

Nelson County Attorney Matthew Hite said that he has instructed the magistrates they couldn’t talk to constituents about the Woodlawn Springs issue. He said he told them they couldn’t even talk to one another about the matter.

“If they hear evidence that’s not contained [in the original testimony], that’s polluted the entire process,” he told Thrasher.

Thrasher suggested the magistrate’s discussions either were not taking place, or were taking place behind closed doors.

“There’s a reason there was no discussion here today,” he said. “That’s just my take on it.”

Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 — February marks American Heart Month, a time when people are encouraged to take charge of their health and enact a heart-healthy lifestyle to help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. And while several factors can increase a person’s risk for developing heart disease, Kentuckians in particular are vulnerable because of our high smoking rates, which are among the highest in the nation.

KentuckyOne Health encourages regular screenings to help detect heart disease, as well as lung cancer, early-on, because we know early detection goes a long way to enhancing treatment. While Kentuckians can find out about screening opportunities at all of our hospitals around the Commonwealth, we’d much rather see fewer cases of heart disease or lung cancer in the first place. We need to work together to reduce the unacceptable number of deaths across the state attributed to smoking.

While some Kentuckians have been able to quit smoking—sometimes on their own, sometimes with the help of managed smoking cessation programs—for others, the addiction and the habit are too difficult to break, despite the desire to quit. We need to explore new ways to help people quit or even not start smoking in the first place.

By raising Kentucky’s cigarette tax by at least $1 per pack, we can help reduce the rate of smoking and that will save lives. Within one year of quitting smoking, the risk of coronary heart disease decreases by half. In just 12 weeks, a person’s circulation and lung function improves.

The Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow needs our help to convince lawmakers that enough is enough, and that we have watched too many friends and family members die as a result of smoking, and heart disease or lung cancer connected to smoking.

The Coalition is a diverse group of health care professionals, community and business organizations and advocates that is speaking with one voice and one goal. The organization is seeking an increase in Kentucky’s cigarette tax from just 60 cents a pack to $1.60 per pack, along with other efforts to enact smoke-free ordinances in communities without one, and educating the public and health care providers about cessation resources.

It’s never easy for a lawmaker to enact a tax, but with Kentucky’s current cigarette tax among the lowest in the country, and smoking rates among the highest, something has to give. The health of Kentuckians depends on it.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that increasing cigarette prices by just 10 percent has been estimated to reduce overall cigarette consumption by 3 to 5 percent, and that young adults and youth are two to three times more likely to respond to the price increase But it takes at least a $1 excise tax increase to create an effective price increase – tobacco companies can undermine anything less than a $1 tax increase with coupons and other price promotions. If we get the $1/pack increase, however, we can help set the stage for our children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren to lead a healthier life – a life without cigarettes.

Not only will a $1 per pack increase have an impact in deterring smoking, it will also result in reduced health care costs across Kentucky. Fewer smokers would result in a decrease in hospitalizations, as well as medication and outpatient costs.

Currently, smoking-related health care costs exceed $1.9 billion in the Commonwealth. When you take medical care, along with the cost of lost productivity due to that care and the exposure to secondhand smoke, it becomes not just an expensive habit for the smoker, but for everyone.

We at KentuckyOne Health are dedicated to bringing wellness, healing and hope to all, including the underserved. We are proud to stand by the Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow, supporting them in urging Kentucky lawmakers to be bold leaders and enact this tax increase. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of Kentuckians. We urge our legislators and Governor to put the health of all Kentuckians first, leading to a healthier and stronger future for us all.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 — This week in Frankfort marked the halfway point of the 2018 Legislative Session. Kentucky is a robust state, with many incredibly good traits, and some serious issues still to tackle. Every two years in Frankfort, the Legislature is charged with crafting a budget to fund important government programs like education, health care, and transportation, just to name a few. Every two years, Kentuckians descend on Frankfort to make the case for funding certain programs, and this year is certainly no different.

Within the month, I expect the House to reveal its budget plan. Within the week, I expect the General Assembly to reveal its pension plan – which has been the subject of much speculation over the last six months. It’s an open secret that Kentucky has one of the nation’s worst funded public pensions, and that changes must be made to keep the commitment of a retirement to teachers and state workers. As we bear down on a pension bill to address the issues that exist, I remain confident that any plan will reflect the sentiments of those most affected, and that the best possible solution will be proposed. And as a result, we will pass a measure that finally sets the systems on the right track to long-term sustainability, while allowing the state to move forward. The interested parties spoke, and we listened – which is, after all, the best model for success.

Simultaneously, the process of drafting a budget is underway, and I’m confident the final House version will appropriately fund education of our students in K-12 schools, will take care of the health care needs of our most vulnerable, will fund a transportation system that is conducive to a great quality of life and free flowing travel for individuals and businesses, and will position Kentucky to be a global leader.

Aside from the major work on public pensions and the budget, we have been very busy in other areas too. A few bills that moved through the House this week include:

HOUSE BILL 191, a consumer protection measure for online eye care, passed the Kentucky House of Representatives. The legislation sets basic standards for the operation of online eye care. Currently, Kentucky does not have any standards for online technology for glasses or contacts. HB 191 was crafted carefully to ensure it does not infringe upon the growth of new medical technology.

HOUSE BILL 193, would make it a felony to intentionally expose a law enforcement officer to bodily fluids or bodily waste, was approved by the House Judiciary Committee. Currently, Kentucky jailers and some other officials are protected against someone intentionally causing them to come into contact with bodily fluids and waste, but not law enforcement. The legislation would carry stiffer penalties if the bodily fluids or waste carry—or could carry—a communicable disease, including hepatitis C virus or HIV. Both crimes would be considered felony assault under the proposal.

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 35, would remove hemp from the definition of marijuana in the federal Controlled Substances Act. Hemp, like marijuana, is a variety of the cannabis plant but is non-narcotic and legally produced on many Kentucky farms for industrial use. Kentucky removed many hemp products from its definition of illegal substances in 2017. Removing hemp from the federal Controlled Substance Act will allow Kentucky farmers and processors to take full advantage of this promising agricultural crop.

HOUSE BILL 260, would set licensing and renewal fees for barbers, cosmetologists and related trades by regulation, not by law, passed a House committee. Additionally, it would allow board inspectors on the premises of shops and salons to review paperwork related to board-licensed activities.

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your voice in Frankfort. Please reach out to me with your thoughts on the serious issues we are working on, by email or phone. You can reach me through the toll-free message line in Frankfort at 1-800-372-7181, or you can contact me via e-mail at Chad.McCoy@lrc.ky.gov. You can keep track of committee meetings and potential legislation through the Kentucky Legislature Home Page at www.lrc.ky.gov.

Bardstown Mayor Dick Heaton displays a photo of the proposed memorial for Nelson County’s fallen law enforcement officers. The council approved a donation that matches a donation approved earlier in the day by Nelson Fiscal Court.

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 — The Bardstown City Council approved a donation of $2,788 to fund creation of a Nelson County Law Enforcement memorial to honor officers who have died in the line of duty.

The local officers and the Fraternal Order of Police lodge have raised more than $9,300 to fund its creation so far. Nelson Fiscal Court approved donating the same amount at its meeting Tuesday morning.

FIREFIGHTER GEAR. The council approved a resolution approving a lease-purchase agreement to buy 30 new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs) for the city fire department at a cost not to exceed $230,000.

According to Tracy Hudson, chief financial officer, the lease-purchase agreement will be financed by Wesbanco at an interest rate of 3.38 percent.

Heaton said that once the city learned of its increased pension fund liability, he and Hudson began looking at options for purchasing the breathing units in order to replace old ones.

“Rather than spend cash from unrestricted reserves, we decided to bid this out for a three-year loan,” he said. “We felt like we needed to protect our unrestricted reserves for when our next budget comes around.”

SIGN REGULATIONS. The council approved the first reading of a series of updates to the city sign ordinance.

The major change is the addition of language governing directional signage on a campus-type setting to meet the needs of the distillery industry that also serves as a significant tourism destination.

WASTEWATER REGULATION UPDATE. The council gave final approval to changes to its ordinances governing its wastewater system.

The ordinance and its technical specifications had not been updated in years, Mayor Dick Heaton explained. The changes reflect the current treatment processes used now in the wake of years of growth since the last ordinance update.

— discussed the council’s right to review the planning commissions recommendations on zoning changes. Unless the recommendations are challenged by an individual or questioned by a member of the council, the commission’s recommendations become final after 21 days.

— reappointed Kevin Smith to a three-year term on the tourist commission.

— reappointed Wes Parrish to a three-year term on the Development Review Board.

Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 — This week was the busiest yet in Frankfort with a number of bills moving through committees and onto the Senate and House floors for votes. We were also visited by a number of statewide advocacy groups that championed their great causes and rallied in the Capitol Rotunda. Between visiting constituents, committee meetings, and voting on the Senate floor, we continued to discuss the upcoming budget.

SEN. JIMMY HIGDON

We passed a number of bills this week including Senate Bill 12. This bill designates May 1 of every year as “School Bus Driver Day” in Kentucky. Although they do not often receive the accolades they deserve, our school bus drivers are one of the most important parts of our children’s school days. They are the first and last adults our children interact within the school system every day, and we are so grateful for the work they do.

Senate Bill 35 was another bill we passed which would align Kentucky labor laws for seasonal facilities with federal standards. We also passed SB 37, directing the Transportation Cabinet to establish procedures allowing federal inmates on work release to obtain their drivers licenses in order to better integrate into society. Measures such as SB 37 are important in both workforce development and criminal justice reform as we try to help inmates best prepare for reentry into the workforce. The bill passed the Senate unanimously.

Another important bill that passed the Senate this week was SB 68. This bill would clarify that a victim of domestic violence is not required to pay the legal fees of the abusive spouse in a divorce action when the spouse is jailed for crimes against the victim. During this bill’s committee hearing we heard compelling testimony from survivors of domestic abuse who were forced to pay their abusive spouses’ legal fees. This bill also passed the Senate unanimously, and I was proud to support it.

Senate Bill 85, which passed without opposition, would make it easier for notaries public to change their name without having to undergo the certification process again. Senate Bill 57 also passed and allows a person injured by an act of terrorism to file a claim for damages against the terrorist. It also establishes a crime of terrorism as a capital offense that will be punished by imprisonment for life without probation or parole and that a person convicted of terrorism cannot be released early. This bill puts in place protections for Kentuckians if there is ever a terror attack on our Commonwealth’s soil.

The Senate also passed SB 72, a government transparency measure which prohibits the naming of state buildings, properties, programs, initiatives, highways, or bridges in honor of any living elected state official or state employee. This bill will help ensure that state elected officials and employees do not use their public positions for personal gain. The bill is not retroactive and will not remove already-named structures.

We wrapped up the week on Friday wearing blue and orange to support Marshall County High School and to show that we are #MarshallStrong. We continue to pray for all those affected, especially the citizens of Marshall County, and they are in our hearts as we continue our work in Frankfort.

If you have any questions or comments about these issues or any other public policy issue, please call me toll-free at 1-800-372-7181, on my home phone at 270-692-6945, or email me at Jimmy.Higdon@LRC.ky.gov. You can also review the Legislature’s work online at www.lrc.ky.gov.

DISTRICT 5 MAGISTRATE. John William “Trey” Bradley, 38, a resident of Bloomfield Road, filed his paperwork Tuesday as a Republican candidate for District 5 magistrate.

Incumbent District 5 magistrate Democrat Jerry Hahn is not running for re-election. Bradley is the third candidate to file for the office and the second Republican to file.

Bradley will face-off against David M. Williams II in the May primary to determine the Republican nominee. The winner of the primary will run against the Democratic candidate, Eric W. Shelburne, in the November election — unless another Democratic candidate files to oppose Shelburne before today’s deadline.

DISTRICT 3 MAGISTRATE. Bellwood Road resident David Lee Call, 67, filed Tuesday as a Democratic candidate for District 3 magistrate. Call is the third candidate and the second Democrat to file for District 3 magistrate.

Call will face incumbent Democrat Magistrate Bernard Ice in the May primary. The winner of the primary will face Republican candidate Selvey W. Vittitoe in the November general election. Vittitow filed earlier today as a candidate for District 3 magistrate.

Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 — The name of the northern-most Nelson County section of the old Louisville Road — Salt River Road — is expected to change soon in the wake of a petition signed by property owners and submitted to Judge Executive Dean Watts on Tuesday.

High Grove resident Don Thrasher presented Watts with a petition Tuesday that showed that 67 percent of road’s residents preferred the road name of Colonel Cox Road over the road’s current name, Salt River Road.

DON THRASHER

Watts said that while state statutes give him the right to name the roads, it also gives property owners the right to petition to change the name of their road. The judge executive can rename the road at the residents’ request if he chooses to.

As part of an agreed settlement of Thrasher’s earlier lawsuit against Watts, he and County Attorney Matthew Hite had been drafting questions to submit to Kentucky Attorney General regarding a county judge’s ability to rename state roads. When that process hit an impasse, Thrasher suggested trying a petition to determine if 50 percent or more of Salt River Road residents wanted their road name changed. Watts said he agreed to the request.

“Basically, the residents checked off the name they preferred,” Watts said Friday in a telephone interview. “He brought the petition to us on Tuesday, and I have the petition here on my desk and I have been verifying the names and addresses.”

“I think its a great compromise and a great solution,” Watts said of the petition’s results.

According to Thrasher, some of the residents of Kimbly Creek — the other renamed segment of the former Louisville Road — are starting work on their own petition to determine if residents wish to rename their road segment. Possible names include Forman Loop or Louisville Farms Road, Thrasher explained.

Watts said the southern-most section of the former Louisville Road that’s been commonly referred to for a number of years as “Old Louisville Road” will formally receive that name in the near future. Residents of Old Louisville Road will keep their road name but should expect to have their addresses renumbered.

Thrasher is a Republican candidate for Nelson County Judge Executive; Watts is the incumbent Democrat seeking re-election as judge executive.

Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 — Despite the slick roads and thick accumulation of snow across the Commonwealth, the Kentucky General Assembly returned ready to work following the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend. The general atmosphere in the Capitol was one of anticipation as citizens rallied for causes in the Rotunda and met with their legislators throughout the week.

SEN. JIMMY HIGDON

During even-numbered years members of the Kentucky General Assembly craft a two-year budget for the state. This year’s budget discussions kicked off with Governor Matt Bevin’s State of the Commonwealth Budget Address on the evening of Tuesday, January 16. The Commonwealth, unfortunately, currently faces a bleak financial outlook. We in the General Assembly are held accountable by taxpayers, and we must use taxpayer dollars in the most responsible manner possible. Although this budget will be tight, I believe this is one more step to getting our state’s financial health on track.

The budget address by the Governor is one of the first steps in crafting a final budget that will guide Kentucky’s financial decisions for the next two years. Once the Governor outlines his plan, the Kentucky Senate and House will craft their own budget plans, and—after long discussion and input from stakeholders—will come together to create a final budget.

When it came to pensions, the Governor proposed committing $3.31 billion over the biennium to fund public pensions, including the plan for teachers.

Other priorities included $46 million to hire more social workers, $34 million for additional opioid addiction treatment, and nearly $11 million for foster and adoption support. There was also more tax dollars for hiring 75 additional prosecutors and 51 public defenders, plus $4 million for new state police cruisers, guns and radio systems. And $100 million in workforce development bonds would be issued under the Governor’s priorities.

There was no short supply of reaction to his priorities, particularly when it came to education. While some expressed appreciation that the Governor placed a priority on classroom instruction, others expressed concern that cuts in non-instructional areas could cause inequities between districts across the state. One of those cuts is to the districts’ transportation budgets.

Again, the Governor’s budget proposal is just that—a proposal. We face a months-long process of negotiations, studies, and public hearings before a final draft is crafted. The final product will likely look much different from the Governor’s original proposal, but the driving force behind it remains the same—we must put our state on a financially-sound path forward.

I want to remind you about opportunities to share your thoughts with me at my upcoming legislative coffees:

· January 27: Meeting at Marion County Farm Bureau – 8 a.m. with Rep. Reed
· January 29: Meeting at the Casey County City Hall – 8 a.m. with Rep. Elliott
· February 5: Meeting at the Spencer County-Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce – 8 a.m. with Rep. Tipton

Finally, I would like to congratulate the recipients of the Kentucky Distinguished Young Women awards in Senate District 14: Leah Hazelwood of Marion County, Ariel Becker of Nelson County, and Myla McGowan of Casey County. These young women have shown great leadership and initiative, and I look forward to seeing what they will accomplish in the future.

If you have any questions or comments about these issues or any other public policy issue, please call me toll-free at 1-800-372-7181, on my home phone at 270-692-6945, or email me at Jimmy.Higdon@LRC.ky.gov. You can also review the Legislature’s work online at www.lrc.ky.gov.

Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 — Longtime Nelson County Coroner Rayfield “Field” Houghlin has filed to run again as a candidate for coroner in the May primary.

RAYFIELD “FIELD” HOUGHLIN

Houghlin, who served many years as first deputy coroner, has served several terms as county coroner. He filed to run as a Democrat.

No other candidates have yet filed for county coroner in the May primary election.

Four years ago, the Republican candidate for coroner filed an ethics complaint against Houghlin stating the violated the nepotism portions of the county ethics ordinance after he hired his daughter to serve as deputy coroner. In statements to the media, Houghlin said there was no intent to violate the ordinance, and that Judge Executive Dean Watts had approved appointing his daughter, who had completed the required training to serve as deputy coroner.

In June 2014, the ethics board ruled that Houghlin did indeed violate the county’s ethics rules against nepotism, and he was fined and reprimanded. The board also sought to have Houghlin repay the county the money it paid his daughter for her training expenses and the money she was paid in her service as deputy coroner.

In July 2014, Nelson Fiscal Court rejected part of the ethics board’s recommendation. The court voted 4-1 to fine Houghlin $1,000 for violating the nepotism section of the county’s ethics ordinance but rejected the recommendation to have Houghlin reimburse the county for his daughter’s salary and training expense.

The last day to file as a candidate for an office in the May 2018 primary is 4 p.m. Jan. 30, 2018.

Bardstown City Council members, from left, Joe Buckman, Kecia Copeland and John Kelley.

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio

Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 — Every subscriber to the City of Bardstown cable TV system will see a rate increase effective Feb. 1st — but how large an increase will depend on how many channels are part of each customer’s subscription.

The monthly increase to basic cable — channels 2-22 — is about $5.40. The increase is due to rate hikes from the Louisville TV broadcast channels, who said their rate increases were due to increases in the costs they must pay for network programming.

The combined rate hikes for the basic cable and expanded basic cable tiers amounts to about $8.42 more per month.

BRINKSMANSHIP. Facing a Dec. 31 deadline, the city successfully negotiated last-minute agreements with Louisville broadcasters WHAS and WLKY, the two stations which had not reached retransmission agreements at the council’s last meeting Dec. 26. Had the stations not reached individual agreements (or extended their contracts past Dec. 31), those cable channels would have gone dark.

MAYOR DICK HEATON

Eric Richter, city staff electrical engineer, explained that the rate increases are “pass-through” increases that result from programming increases.

“I would like to stress that of the customer’s entire cable bill, $7 is what we hold onto to cover operating costs,” he said. “Everything above that is the cost of programming.”

The council did not vote on the rate increases because ordinances governing the cable TV rates pass along programming cost increases directly to subscribers.

OTHER CABLE TIER INCREASES. Digital Basic subscribers will see this tier rate increase 94 cents per month. Extended Digital Basic subscribers will see a 13-cent increase, while HD Xtreme subscribers will see a 4-cent monthly rate increase.

DRAMA AMPHITHEATER UPDATE. During his update of the problems that led to the abrupt closure of the J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre, Mayor Dick Heaton reported that the original order that also closed the drama offices was later set aside after Heaton provided proof the offices could be isolated from the electrical problems in the lower part of the complex.

“We’re trying to work here locally the best we can to come up with a plan to address the structural and electrical issues, and there are some major issues there,” Heaton told the council.

After discussions with state officials, the drama association — along with city officials, county government, Salt River Electric and an engineer hired by the drama association — was granted permission to access the amphitheater in order to assess the problems and come up with a plan and the costs, he said.

“We think if we can get the state’s co-operation and approval that its doable” Heaton said of having the amphitheater open in time for the drama’s 60th season this summer.

“People are already reaching out, asking how they can help financially and so forth,” he said.

Heaton gave credit to state Sen. Jimmy Higdon and state Rep. Chad McCoy for their help with the progress that’s been made.

“It’s not a done deal,” he stressed. “The amount of calls I’m getting from people willing to help is encouraging.”

There’s no funds in the current state budget to cover any repairs or upgrades at the amphitheater, but Heaton said he was hopeful local legislators could help secure some funding in the next budget in the current session of the Kentucky General Assembly.

FIRE CHIEF REPLACEMENT. According to Greg Ashworth, the city’s human resources director, the fire chief selection committee has forwarded the names and resumes of the top three candidates it has selected for the mayor’s consideration.

Heaton said he has not yet completed his review, but plans to make a selection soon.

In other business,

— Tracy Hudson, the city’s chief financial officer, reviewed the audit of the city’s 2016-2017 budget. The audit was performed by Linda Gray of Louisville-based Peercy & Gray.

Hudson praised Mayor Dick Heaton’s involvement in monitoring the city’s financial health following overspending the audit found in the previous year’s budget.

— The council gave final approval to the addition of a part-time engineer job to the city’s classification and compensation plan. Former Public Works Director Larry Hamilton who retired last year will be working on a part-time basis to assist the city with some ongoing projects.

— The council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for a grant from the Kentucky Department of Homeland Security for $3212.90 to replace five body armor vests that are five years old or older. One vest is 9 years old; two are 5 years old; and two others are 6 years old.

— The council approved re-appointing Dr. Sarah Ballard to a three-year term on the Historic Review Board.

NEXT UP. The Bardstown City Council next meets at 7 p.m. Jan. 23, 2018, in the city council chambers adjacent to the Rec. Center on Xavier Drive.